HEART HEROES
Heart Heroes supports families of children living with Congenital Heart Disease and other heart conditions. Our aim is for children and their siblings to be included in all of our events, along with parents and grandparents. Events such as art/craft sessions, days out, fun experiences and residential's.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that Heart Heroes ended the year with total funds of £56,897, an increase from the previous year's £45,581. The charity reported a net incoming resource of £11,316, driven by voluntary income and grants exceeding its total resources expended. Unrestricted funds stood at £34,216, providing a buffer against the restricted fund balance of £22,681.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Sophia Sara Blomleychair
- Anna King
- Katie Jane Harber
- Lisa Ferneyhough
- Peter Cornish
- Sarah Freeman
- Vanessa Palmer
- Zoe Ann Trotman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £262k | £250k |
| 31/08/2024 | £198k | £225k |
| 31/08/2023 | £204k | £219k |
| 31/08/2022 | £164k | £151k |
| 31/08/2021 | £107k | £76k |
Common questions
Is HEART HEROES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that Heart Heroes ended the year with total funds of £56,897, an increase from the previous year's £45,581. The charity reported a net incoming resource of £11,316, driven by voluntary income and grants exceeding its total resources expended. Unrestricted funds stood at £34,216, providing a buffer against the restricted fund balance of £22,681. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds HEART HEROES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HEART HEROES as a grant recipient include BARNWOOD TRUST, THE GEOFF & FIONA SQUIRE FOUNDATION, THE PENNIES FOUNDATION, THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION, COUNTY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARNWOOD TRUST | FY2024 | £134k | |
| THE GEOFF & FIONA SQUIRE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £16k | |
| THE PENNIES FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £10k | |
| THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £5k | |
| THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £5k | |
| COUNTY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k | Children and young people |
| COUNTY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k | Other |
| COUNTY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £2k | Other |
| CHELTENHAM ROUND TABLE CHARITABLE TRUST FUND | FY2025 | £2k | |
| SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k | |
| COUNTY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £0 | Children and young people |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/01/2026 | £19k | I CAN Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/09/2023 | £10k | I CAN Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/06/2022 | £10k | I CAN Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/04/2022 | £10k | ACE - A Jubilee Arts Festival to Celebrate Abilities not Disabilities |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/02/2021 | £10k | To support mental health and wellbeing of children |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/05/2020 | £10k | Support for Heart Hero Children |